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eat Definition and Meaning in English (eat definition)

verb
Synonyms:consumeingestdevour
Quick Answer • Definition

Eat definition: To put food into the mouth, chew it, and swallow it.

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Definitions of Eat

  1. 1verb

    To put food into the mouth, chew it, and swallow it.

Example Sentences

“We usually eat dinner at seven o'clock.”

“She likes to eat healthy food.”

“Don't eat too fast, you might get a stomach ache.”

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Inflected Word Forms

past tenseate
past participleeaten
present participleeating
agent nouneater
adjectiveedible

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

eat one's wordsidiom

To be forced to retract a statement or admit an error.

eat outphrasal_verb

To eat a meal in a restaurant rather than at home.

eat humble pieidiom

To admit that you were wrong and apologize.

Alphabetical:easyshare•eatable

Frequently Asked Questions: Eat in English

What is the meaning of Eat in English?▼
Eat definition: To put food into the mouth, chew it, and swallow it.
How do you translate 'Eat' to English?▼
'Eat' translates to 'eat' in English. Eat definition: To put food into the mouth, chew it, and swallow it.
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